Tips and Tricks

Is it grammatically correct to start a sentence with as?

Is it grammatically correct to start a sentence with as?

An “as” phrase can sneak up on you in the middle or at the end of a sentence, too, so make sure you put the correct person after the “as” phrase no matter where it appears. Most of the time, though, the “as” phrase will be at the beginning of the sentence.

What’s another way of saying as a result?

What is another word for as a result?

consequently as a consequence
because of that because of this
ergo in consequence
subsequently that being the case
thence thereby

Is as a result a transition word?

And, in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, than, too, also, both-and, another, equally important, first, second, etc., again, further, last, finally, not only-but also, as well as, in the second place, next, likewise, similarly, in fact, as a result, consequently, in the same way, for example, for instance.

How do you use as a result in the beginning of a sentence?

Example Sentences

  1. As a result of this mishap, he was not on work for a week.
  2. David twisted his arms and, as a result, he won’t be taking part in the basketball tournament.
  3. Tom died as a result of an accident.
  4. Several houses were shattered as a result of the heavy storm.

Can you end a sentence with as a result?

You can use “as a result” at the end of a sentence. The government tried raising taxes on food, but people spent less as a result.

What is linking words and examples?

Linking words and phrases in English (also called ‘connective’ or ‘transition’ words) are used to combine two clauses or sentences presenting contrast, comparison, condition, supposition, purpose, etc. The following sentence contains two clauses: She lives in Mexico because she likes the climate.

How do you write a result?

When writing the results section, avoid doing the following:

  1. Discussing or interpreting your results.
  2. Reporting background information or attempting to explain your findings.
  3. Ignoring negative results.
  4. Including raw data or intermediate calculations.
  5. Be as factual and concise as possible in reporting your findings.